Description

Made from stainless steel, this pair of Forceps – 125 mm – Sharp, is a versatile tool in the Montessori classroom.  This set has a sharper tip, thus it is important the Directress explains the importance of safety while working with the forceps in their demonstration.  As an essential tool, children use forceps in the practical life environment to refine and strengthen their finger and hand muscles.  The teacher must ensure that the children use them under supervision at all times.

What is the Practical Life Environment?

This environment is aimed at the 3 to 6 year old Child.  The young Child develops and strengthens their hand; and finger; muscles by regularly practicing transferring skills.  These activities prepare their fingers to hold a pencil in the correct “pincer grip”.

However, the tweezers will work just as well in scientific experiments practiced by the lower, and upper elementary environments.

Objectives of the Forceps – 125mm – Sharp

• Direct objective is for the Child
  • to transfer small items from one container into another
• Indirectly, the Child
  • improves fine motor skills, and hand-eye coordination
  • develops focus, and concentration
  • bolsters their self-esteem

Dimension – 13cm long / ( 5″ )

Related Products

• more sizes include the 160 mm Forceps Steel Blunt Point, and the Forceps – 115 mm
• every science classroom needs a Test Tube Rack – 16 mm
• keep safe around hot materials with the Crucible Tongs 20 cm

Further Reading and References

• read Greg McDonald’s blog on Safe Science in Montessori Elementary
• learn more about the Montessori Science Curriculum